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Plateau Printmakers Make Impressions
Tuesday, 27 September 2022, 10:34 am | Taupo District Council
Taupō Museum’s newest exhibition is bound to make an impression on its viewers. Plateau Printmakers is a group of local creatives and friends who share a common interest in the wonderful art of printmaking. They enjoy sharing their skills and ... More >>
Magnificent Modern Art Collection Showing At Taupō Museum
Tuesday, 27 September 2022, 10:24 am | Taupo District Council
Peter Jarvis is known for his incredible collection of art and is giving the public a chance to admire more than 30 of his pieces in a new exhibition at Taupō Museum. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2209/ab3af1dced56d4f3c054.jpeg" ... More >>
7000 Native Trees Being Planted In Mangakino
Thursday, 22 September 2022, 11:59 am | Taupo District Council
Taupō District Council is planting 7000 native trees in Mangakino, which will have a range of benefits for the local environment and wildlife. Council parks manager – open spaces Andrew Moor says the trees are being planted at three sites close ... More >>
Turtle Pools Maintenance Finished Ahead Of Schedule
Monday, 19 September 2022, 4:18 pm | Taupo District Council
Tūrangi’s Turtle Pools will reopen two days ahead of schedule and to celebrate locals will enjoy free access for a day. The pools have been closed to the public since 25 August for planned maintenance and will reopen on Saturday, 24 September ... More >>
Turtle Pools Maintenance Finished Ahead Of Schedule
Monday, 19 September 2022, 4:17 pm | Taupo District Council
Tūrangi’s Turtle Pools will reopen two days ahead of schedule and to celebrate locals will enjoy free access for a day. The pools have been closed to the public since 25 August for planned maintenance and will reopen on Saturday, 24 September ... More >>
Great Lake Centre Thirty And Thriving
Wednesday, 14 September 2022, 12:06 pm | Taupo District Council
Taupō’s Great Lake Centre has been the cornerstone of events in the region and was “the envy of other district councils” when it was built. From classical orchestras to heavy metal groups, trade shows and local musical and theatre groups, the centre ... More >>
Taupō Emergency Manager Rolls Up Sleeves In Nelson
Friday, 2 September 2022, 12:41 pm | Taupo District Council
During a natural disaster, the response often demands more from local civil defence emergency management than it can provide. In these situations, civil defence staff from throughout New Zealand may be deployed to help out. That was the case in Nelson ... More >>
How You Can Get Involved During Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori
Thursday, 1 September 2022, 10:21 am | Taupo District Council
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) is a chance to support and celebrate Māori language and culture. Between 12-18 September, the teams at Taupō District Council’s libraries and museum are collaborating with Rural Education Activities ... More >>
Taupō District Council Adopts Climate Change Directives
Wednesday, 31 August 2022, 10:39 am | Taupo District Council
Taupō District Council has demonstrated its commitment to helping address climate change, adopting a set of directives and emissions reduction targets at its monthly meeting yesterday. The emissions reductions targets are based on a path to meeting ... More >>
Taupō District Council Representatives Speak To Three Waters Submission
Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 1:03 pm | Taupo District Council
A presentation to a Parliamentary select committee yesterday underlined Taupō District Council’s concerns about the Three Waters reforms. Mayor David Trewavas and councillor Kevin Taylor presented to the select committee on the Water Services Entities Bill, ... More >>
Temporary Closure Of Turtle Pools
Friday, 12 August 2022, 5:25 pm | Taupo District Council
The Turtle Pools in Tūrangi will be closed for a month for planned maintenance. The pools will be closed to the public from 5pm on Thursday 25 August and reopen at 8.30am on Monday 26 September. District aquatics manager Ryno Nienaber says the ... More >>
Gone To Taupō: Golden Addition To Museum Unveiled
Thursday, 11 August 2022, 3:49 pm | Taupo District Council
Locals and visitors alike have the chance to see an exhibit steeped in New Zealand art history at Taupō Museum. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2208/3459f21ce24ee7dc9012.jpeg" width="720" height="480"> Goldie Opening The Blind Woman ... More >>
Airport Bouncing Back As Passengers Flock To Taupō
Wednesday, 10 August 2022, 5:37 pm | Taupo District Council
This year’s passenger numbers at the Taupō Airport are on track to be the highest since before the Covid-19 pandemic began. A report to the Taupō Airport Authority Committee meeting on Monday 8 August said there had been a higher than forecast recovery ... More >>
Local Government Election Nominations Closing Soon
Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 5:41 pm | Taupo District Council
Time is running out for those who want to put their hand up for a seat at the Council table. Nominations for roles available in the 2022 local government elections close this Friday, 12 August at 12 noon, with several people already putting their name ... More >>
Taupō District Council Votes To Apply For Three Waters Better Off Funding While Still Opposing The Reform Process
Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 4:34 pm | Taupo District Council
Taupō District Council is applying for $4.93 million in funding for a much-needed upgrade to the district’s landmark Owen Delany Park sports facility. The funds have been offered by Central Government and relate to the Three Waters reforms which ... More >>
Chief Executive’s Pre-Election Report Gives Overview Of Council Direction
Friday, 22 July 2022, 4:09 pm | Taupo District Council
From significant growth, to a large capital programme, housing, climate change, and navigating central government reforms, the recently-approved Pre-Election Report from Taupō District Council chief executive Gareth Green gives a snapshot of where ... More >>
Taupō District Council’s Strong Three Waters Submission To Parliament Endorsed
Tuesday, 19 July 2022, 6:03 pm | Taupo District Council
Taupō District councillors have today endorsed a considered and hard-hitting submission on the Government’s Three Waters legislation currently before Parliament. The Council agrees that change is necessary. It acknowledges the increasing demands on water ... More >>
Taupō District Council Today Adopted Its Annual Plan 2022-23
Tuesday, 19 July 2022, 5:58 pm | Taupo District Council
The Annual Plan sets out the projects that Council will carry out, the services that will be delivered and how they will be delivered over the next 12 months. Taupō District Mayor David Trewavas said preparing the Annual Plan has been challenging, ... More >>
Candidate Nominations For The Local Authority Elections Are Open Now
Friday, 15 July 2022, 4:13 pm | Taupo District Council
If you’re passionate about your community and have ideas for how to make it even better, then now is the time to make your stand for Taupō District Council. The local government elections are being held on October 8. These elections occur every ... More >>
Time To Revisit Three Waters
Tuesday, 5 July 2022, 5:52 pm | Taupo District Council
Taupō District Council remains strongly opposed to the government-led Three Waters reform process. At a workshop today councillors all agreed that they could not accept the way the reforms are being pushed through. They are deeply concerned about the ... More >>
